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Hi Folks,
Newbie to the sport and Seattle area. I met member Storybook last night to buy his 3wt. Winston Biii LS. Really nice guy. I am pretty good at doing my own research on gear, but one topic I could use a bit of help on is the right pack. A vest seems practical, but not many people use them these days. A chest pack seems like it would be efficient and I like that it's front facing, but may hurt the neck after a while. Waist packs seem to be popular, but I fear I'll hate having to spin it around or take it off to access anything. I see a few sling options as well. I am taking a few classes and reading a few books to learn how to set up a rig, read a river, etiquette, etc. This forum is a great resource. Thanks in advance your help.
Josh
Newbie to the sport and Seattle area. I met member Storybook last night to buy his 3wt. Winston Biii LS. Really nice guy. I am pretty good at doing my own research on gear, but one topic I could use a bit of help on is the right pack. A vest seems practical, but not many people use them these days. A chest pack seems like it would be efficient and I like that it's front facing, but may hurt the neck after a while. Waist packs seem to be popular, but I fear I'll hate having to spin it around or take it off to access anything. I see a few sling options as well. I am taking a few classes and reading a few books to learn how to set up a rig, read a river, etiquette, etc. This forum is a great resource. Thanks in advance your help.
Josh